Got no idea why people go on about whether it's a good idea to...

Got no idea why people go on about whether it's a good idea to buy a home to live in or not. Buying or renting depends on personal circumstances.

" My view is we will get a small drop in price followed by a period of stagnation (largely the latter scenario)."

I agree. I'm looking at property as an investment and imo the returns from residential property will be woeful for the next 5-10 years.